Knits & Myths

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Ticket € 15,00

Sunday 30 August

In Tolhuistuin - Zonzij

Doors: 19:30, Main programme: 20:00

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Ticket € 15,00

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Ticket € 15,00

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Program is seated only

This show is part of

Kosmos

The histories of both crafting and storytelling are as ancient and interlaced as the bond between the words text and textile. During this evening we will be unraveling these ties and exploring the profound role that textiles have played in myths, uncovering themes of agency, resistance, and fate in both the physical and metaphysical realms. Come hear the tales of Arachne, Philomela, and Ariadne, as told by skilled storytellers who will not only bring these myths to life but also weave them together into new interpretations and unique tales that bridge the ancient and the modern.

So are you a mythology enthusiast or a fibre nerd? (Or maybe both!) Then come to Knits and Myths, a special storytelling evening centered around mythology and textile crafts. Feel free to bring your current craft project and immerse yourself in the rhythm of the spoken words as they transport you into a multitude of alternate realms.

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Zonzij

Knits and Notes

“Philomela, a princess of Athens, was separated from her sister Procne after Procne married the king Tereus.
When Tereus assaulted Philomela, he cut out her tongue to silence her and imprisoned her far away.
But Philomela found another language. She wove her story into cloth and secretly sent it to her sister. Procne understood.”

Open Call (closed)

Does this story stir something in you?

For our first edition of Knits & Myths, we are looking for a personal story (max. 8 minutes) inspired by themes from this myth:

Being silenced
Finding another language when words are impossible
Weaving, handmade piece
Sisterhood, allies, (chosen) family

Maybe there was a moment when speaking was not possible, or not safe.
Maybe you communicated through something else — through making, through gesture, through objects, through absence.
Maybe a knitted piece, carried what you could not say out loud.

If this myth calls up a personal story you would like to share, send us an email with your idea before Sunday, July 19th at [email protected] and read the full instructions below.

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How to get to Tolhuistuin

Tolhuistuin (formerly Paradiso Noord) is located at IJpromenade 2 in Amsterdam North. A free ferry runs from Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg. From there, turn left and you’ll walk straight into Tolhuistuin. For club nights, the rear entrance (Buiksloterweg 5C) is used. This entrance can be reached via Overhoeksplein

Restaurant
Tolhuistuin also has a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal before the show. We recommend making a reservation in advance via this website.

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